News: Finance
Fitness Australia slams Northern Territory Government’s decision to keep gyms closed
Fitness Australia has advise that it is “deeply disappointed” by the decision made by Northern Territory Health and the NT Transmission Committee to keep Territory gyms closed...
Aug 20, 2021
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Melbourne 24/7 gym continues to charge member fees during lockdown
Derrimut 24/7 Gym in Pakenham is reported to have upset members by continuing to charge them membership fees despite the harsh lockdown As reported by the Herald Sun , the 24/7...
Aug 20, 2021
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Lotterywest grant contributes to Swanbourne Nedlands Surf Life Saving Club upgrades
A $500,000 grant from Lotterywest will contribute to upgrading changeroom, storage and training facilities at Swanbourne Nedlands Surf Life Saving Club. Contributions to the...
Aug 19, 2021
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Construction begins on Western Australia's State Football Centre and $35 million upgrade announced for HBF Park
Works have commenced on Western Australia's $32.5 million State Football Centre being built in Queens Park in the City of Canning and set for completion in 2023, in time for it...
Aug 18, 2021
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Industry resigned to ongoing lockdown closures
Expanding measures to combat the spread of the Delta variant over recent days have seen lockdowns measures introduced across NSW, the closure of playgrounds in Melbourne and New...
Aug 18, 2021
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Victorian Government provides more support to live performance sector
The Victorian Government is providing more support for those employed in the live performance sector that have been impacted by recent COVID restrictions. The support program is...
Aug 18, 2021
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Grants now available for National/International Sport Championships Program
The Tasmanian Government has announced that applications for grants under the National/International Sport Championships Program 2021/22 are now open. Through the Program, the...
Aug 17, 2021
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Shoalhaven Council receives funding to combat coastal erosion
Shoalhaven City Council will be undertaking works to improve key coastal spots and combat erosion at Burrill Lake, Collingwood Beach and Shoalhaven Heads following the receipt...
Aug 17, 2021
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Business Events Council of Australia appeals to Federal Government for urgent support
Representatives of the Business Events Council of Australia (BECA) met online yesterday with the Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Dan Tehan to plead for...
Aug 17, 2021
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Council tenders venue management contract for Central Coast Stadium
After incurring years of operational losses, the Central Coast Council has opened a tender for the management rights for the Central Coast Stadium in Gosford. The 20,000 seat...
Aug 17, 2021
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Adventure Tourism Victoria says tourism is dead
With the Victorian Government's announcement of another two weeks of lockdown, Adventure Tourism Victoria notes that Victorian tourism businesses have effectively been told to...
Aug 17, 2021
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Sunshine Coast lockdown has $45 million impact on tourism
Visit Sunshine Coast says that it is anticipating a $45 million hit to its visitor economy as a result of the recent south-east Queensland lockdown. A survey of its members...
Aug 15, 2021
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AFL report fails to present 'clear cut' option for Tasmanian team
Prospects for an AFL franchise in Tasmania remain uncertain with a report commissioned by the League failing to present a specific path for a team based in the state. Released...
Aug 13, 2021
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New Zealand Court rules Ticket Rocket founder Matt Davey must pay $3.85 million to bankers
Matthew Davey, owner of liquidated New Zealand ticketing company Fortress Information Systems, has been ordered to pay more than $3.85 million to the Bank of New Zealand...
Aug 13, 2021
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Last call for NSW councils to apply for coastal and estuary funding before round closes
NSW councils considering applying for grants to assist in managing local coastlines and estuaries through the NSW Government's Coastal and Estuary Grants Program implementation...
Aug 12, 2021
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Gym remains open at otherwise shuttered Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre
Following the recent liquidation of Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre Ltd (MAAC), the public company operating the Moree artesian springs facility in Northern NSW, Australasian...
Aug 12, 2021
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ASGA Save Our Soles initiative receives funding to recycle sports shoes
A program that recovers and recycles tired, unwanted sports shoes – the ASGA Save Our Soles initiative - has received a grant from the Australian Government through the National...
Aug 11, 2021
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Support Act receives $20 million funding during extended arts shutdowns
Music industry charity Support Act has advised that is has received an additional $20 million in funding to help support artists and workers through the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
Aug 11, 2021
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Western Australia tourism devastated as visitors locked down
Tourism Council WA has advised that the state’s tourism industry is facing its worst situation since the start of the pandemic, as, with potential visitors from across Australia...
Aug 11, 2021
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Perth International Jazz Festival celebrates expansion into regional Western Australia
With additional funding through a federal RISE grant for $612,000, the Perth International Jazz Festival is celebrating the guaranteed delivery of its 2021 and 2022 event and an...
Aug 10, 2021
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Aquatic industry delivers $9 billion in economic, health and social benefits to Australia
The economic, health and social benefits of the aquatic industry to Australia are worth more than $9 billion according to a newly released report by Pricewaterhouse Coopers....
Aug 10, 2021
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$35 million additional funding to broaden support for arts workers and companies
The Federal Government is providing extra funding to two proven COVID-19 support measures for arts workers and arts companies, with an additional $20 million to go to Support...
Aug 10, 2021
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Queensland tourism and hospitality businesses to receive further COVID-19 support
Addressing the twin burden posed by international and domestic border closures as well as sharp lockdowns to contain COVID, the Queensland Government is delivering a $47.75...
Aug 10, 2021
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Scaled down closing ceremony marks end of 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics ended yesterday evening with a scaled down closing ceremony staged in front of a largely empty Japan National Stadium in the host city. The Games' official...
Aug 9, 2021
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